
List of mergers in Nagasaki Prefecture
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Mergers from April 1, 1999 to Present
- On March 1, 2004 - the towns of Izuhara, Mitsushima, Toyotama from Shimoagata District, and the towns of Mine, Kamiagata and Kamitsushima from Kamiagata District merged to form the city of TsushimaTsushima, Nagasakiis a city governed by Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It is the only city of Tsushima Subprefecture and it encompasses all of Tsushima Island Archipelago, which lies in the Tsushima Strait north of Nagasaki on the western side of Kyūshū, the southernmost mainland island of Japan. the city has an...
. Shimoagata District and Kamiagata District were dissolved due to this merger.
- On March 1, 2004 - the towns of Gonoura, Katsumoto, Ashibe and Ishida from Iki District merged to form the city of IkiIki, Nagasakiis a city located at Iki Island in Nagasaki, Japan. It is located approximately 80 kilometers northeast of Fukuoka on mainland Kyūshū. The city consists of five inhabited and 17 uninhabited islands, and its entire area is within the Iki-Tsushima Quasi-National Park...
. Iki District was dissolved due to this merger.
- On August 1, 2004 - the city of FukueFukue, Nagasakiwas a city located in the Gotō Islands of Nagasaki, Japan. It was the largest city on the Gotō Islands.As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 26,886 and the density of 170.01 persons per km²...
and the towns of Tomie, Tamanoura, Miiraku, Kishiku and Naru (all from Minamimatsuura District) merged to form the city of GotōGoto, Nagasakiis a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It comprises the south-west half of the Gotō Islands in the East China Sea, some 100 kilometers from Nagasaki. The city consists of 11 inhabited and 52 uninhabited islands...
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- On August 1, 2004 - the towns of Wakamatsu, Kamigotō, Shin'uonome, Arikawa and Narao (all from Minamimatsuura District) merged to form the town of ShinkamigotōShinkamigoto, Nagasakiis a town located in Minamimatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.The town was established on August 1, 2004 after the merger of the towns of Arikawa, Kamigotō, Narao, Shin'uonome and Wakamatsu, all from Minamimatsuura District...
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- On January 4, 2005 - the towns of KōyagiKoyagi, Nagasakiwas a town, currently part of Nagasaki City, Japan. Situated approximately 13 km south of the centre of Nagasaki City, the town is notable for the Mistubishi shipyard which occupies 60% of urban areas....
, Iōjima, TakashimaTakashima, Nagasaki (Nishisonogi)was a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 791 and a density of 590.30 people per km²...
, NomozakiNomozaki, Nagasakiwas a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,528 and a density of 359.68 persons per km²...
, SanwaSanwa, Nagasakiwas a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,883 and a population density of 546.60 persons per km²...
and SotomeSotome, Nagasakiwas a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,412 and a density of 116.09 persons per km²...
(all from Nishisonogi DistrictNishisonogi District, Nagasakiis a district located in Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the district has an estimated population of 72,238 and a density of 1460 persons per km²...
), merged into the city of Nagasaki.
- On March 1, 2005 - the city of IsahayaIsahaya, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on September 1, 1940. On March 1, 2005, the city expanded through a merger with the surrounding towns of Tarami, Moriyama, Iimori, Takaki and Konagai merged to form the new city of Isahaya...
, the town of TaramiTarami, Nagasakiwas a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 16,995 and a density of 448.65 persons per km². The total area was 37.88 km²....
from Nishisonogi DistrictNishisonogi District, Nagasakiis a district located in Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the district has an estimated population of 72,238 and a density of 1460 persons per km²...
, and the towns of MoriyamaMoriyama, Nagasakiwas a town located in Kitatakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,154 and a density of 264.57 persons per km²...
, IimoriIimori, Nagasakiwas a town located in Kitatakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,979 and a density of 321.35 persons per km²...
, TakakiTakaki, Nagasakiwas a town located in Kitatakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 10,912 and a density of 219.16 persons per km²...
and KonagaiKonagai, Nagasakiwas a town located in Kitatakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,437 and a density of 208.12 persons per km²...
from Kitatakaki DistrictKitatakaki District, Nagasakiwas a district located in Nagasaki, Japan.On January 4, 2005 all towns from this district merged with the City of Isahaya to form the new City of Isahaya. The District of Kitatakaki was dissolved due to this merger....
merged to form the new city of IsahayaIsahaya, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on September 1, 1940. On March 1, 2005, the city expanded through a merger with the surrounding towns of Tarami, Moriyama, Iimori, Takaki and Konagai merged to form the new city of Isahaya...
. Kitatakaki DistrictKitatakaki District, Nagasakiwas a district located in Nagasaki, Japan.On January 4, 2005 all towns from this district merged with the City of Isahaya to form the new City of Isahaya. The District of Kitatakaki was dissolved due to this merger....
was dissolved due to this merger.
- On April 1, 2005 - the towns of SaikaiSaikai, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki, Japan.Saikai City was formed through the merger of five towns on the northern tip of Nishisonogi Peninsula on April 1, 2005: the former town of Saikai, Ōseto, Ōshima, Sakito and Seihi, all from Nishisonogi District...
, SeihiSeihi, Nagasakiwas a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.On April 1, 2005 Seihi was merged with the towns of Saikai , Ōseto, Ōshima and Sakito, all from Nishisonogi District, to form the new city of Saikai.-Geography:...
, ŌshimaOshima, Nagasaki (Nishisonogi)was a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,046 and a density of 453.56 persons per km². The total area was 13.33 km²....
, SakitoSakito, Nagasakiwas a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 2,126 and a density of 150.57 persons per km². The total area was 14.12 km²....
and ŌsetoOseto, Nagasakiwas a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,577 and a density of 96.25 persons per km². The total area was 78.72 km²....
from Nishisonogi DistrictNishisonogi District, Nagasakiis a district located in Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the district has an estimated population of 72,238 and a density of 1460 persons per km²...
merged to form the city of SaikaiSaikai, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki, Japan.Saikai City was formed through the merger of five towns on the northern tip of Nishisonogi Peninsula on April 1, 2005: the former town of Saikai, Ōseto, Ōshima, Sakito and Seihi, all from Nishisonogi District...
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- On April 1, 2005 - the towns of YoshiiYoshii, NagasakiYoshii was a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.On April 1, 2005 Yoshii, along with the town of Sechibaru, also from Kitamatsuura District, was merged into the expanded city of Sasebo....
and SechibaruSechibaru, Nagasakiwas a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.On April 1, 2005 Sechibaru, along with the town of Yoshii, also from Kitamatsuura District, was merged into the expanded city of Sasebo....
from Kitamatsuura DistrictKitamatsuura District, Nagasakiis a district located in Nagasaki, Japan.As of August 1, 2011, the district has an estimated population of 16,270 and a density of 282 persons per km²...
merged into the city of SaseboSasebo, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, the city has an estimated population of 259,800 and the density of 609 persons per km². The total area is 426.47 km². The locality is famed for its scenic beauty. The city includes a part of Saikai National Park...
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- On October 1, 2005 - city of HiradoHirado, Nagasakiis a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The part historically named Hirado is located on the island of the same name. With recent mergers, the city's boundaries have expanded, and Hirado now occupies parts of the main island of Kyūshū...
and the towns of IkitsukiIkitsuki, Nagasakiis a former town on the island of the same name located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.On October 1, 2005 Ikitsuki, along with the town of Tabira, and the village of Ōshima, both from Kitamatsuura District, was merged into the expanded city of Hirado....
and TabiraTabira, Nagasakiwas a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.On October 1, 2005 Tabira, along with the town of Ikitsuki, and the village of Ōshima, both from Kitamatsuura District, was merged into the expanded city of Hirado. Its top attraction is Tabira Insect Park.As of 2003, the town had an...
and the village of ŌshimaOshima, Nagasaki (Kitamatsuura)was a village located on an island in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.On October 1, 2005 Ōshima, along with the towns of Ikitsuki and Tabira, both from Kitamatsuura District, was merged into the expanded city of Hirado....
(all from Kitamatsuura DistrictKitamatsuura District, Nagasakiis a district located in Nagasaki, Japan.As of August 1, 2011, the district has an estimated population of 16,270 and a density of 282 persons per km²...
) merged to form the city of HiradoHirado, Nagasakiis a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The part historically named Hirado is located on the island of the same name. With recent mergers, the city's boundaries have expanded, and Hirado now occupies parts of the main island of Kyūshū...
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- On October 11, 2005 - the towns of AinoAino, Nagasakiwas a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.On October 11, 2005 Aino was merged with the towns of Azuma, Chijiwa, Kunimi, Minamikushiyama, Mizuho and Obama, all from Minamitakaki District, to form the new city of Unzen....
, AzumaAzuma, Nagasakiwas a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.On October 11, 2005 Azuma was merged with the towns of Aino, Chijiwa, Kunimi, Minamikushiyama, Mizuho and Obama, all from Minamitakaki District, to form the new city of Unzen....
, Chijiwa, KunimiKunimi, Nagasakiwas a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.On October 11, 2005 Kunimi was merged with the towns of Aino, Azuma, Chijiwa, Minamikushiyama, Mizuho and Obama, all from Minamitakaki District, to form the new city of Unzen....
, MizuhoMizuho, Nagasakiwas a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,884 and a density of 224.07 persons per km². The total area was 26.26 km²....
, ObamaObama, Nagasakiwas the name of a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.On October 11, 2005 Obama was merged with the towns of Aino, Azuma, Chijiwa, Kunimi, Minamikushiyama and Mizuho, all from Minamitakaki District, to form the new city of Unzen....
and MinamikushiyamaMinamikushiyama, Nagasakiwas a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.On October 11, 2005 Minamikushiyama was merged with the towns of Aino, Azuma, Chijiwa, Kunimi, Mizuho and Obama, all from Minamitakaki District, to form the new city of Unzen....
(all from Minamitakaki DistrictMinamitakaki District, Nagasakiwas a district located in Nagasaki, Japan. The district was dissolved on March 31, 2006.The district was equivalent to the cities of Shimabara, Unzen, and Minamishimabara....
) merged to form the new city of UnzenUnzen, Nagasakiis a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, located on the northern tip of Shimabara Peninsula, facing Ariake Bay in the east and Mount Unzen to the south. Unzen city was formed on October 11, 2005 by a merger of the towns of Aino, Azuma, Chidiwa, Kunimi, Minamikushiyama, Mizuho and Obama, all from...
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- On January 1, 2006 - the town of AriakeAriake, Nagasaki) was a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.On January 1, 2006 Ariake was merged into the city of Shimabara.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,863 and a density of 505.24 persons per km². The total area was 23.48 km²....
from Minamitakaki DistrictMinamitakaki District, Nagasakiwas a district located in Nagasaki, Japan. The district was dissolved on March 31, 2006.The district was equivalent to the cities of Shimabara, Unzen, and Minamishimabara....
merged into the city of ShimabaraShimabara, Nagasakiis a city located on the north-eastern tip of the Shimabara Peninsula, facing Ariake Bay in the east and Mount Unzen in the west, in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyūshū, Japan.-History:...
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- On January 1, 2006 - the city of MatsuuraMatsuura, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki, Japan. Matsuura City is bordered on three sides by mountains. Matsuura Bay makes up the fourth side.-History:Mention of a "Matsuura County" appears in written records from the Heian period, and this area was the home of the Matsuura clan, a local warrior clan...
and the towns of FukushimaFukushima, Nagasakiwas a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.On January 1, 2006 Fukushima, along with the town of Takashima, also from Kitamatsuura District, was merged into the expanded city of Matsuura....
and TakashimaTakashima, Nagasaki (Kitamatsuura)was a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.On January 1, 2006 Takashima, along with the town of Fukushima, also from Kitamatsuura District, was merged into the expanded city of Matsuura....
from Kitamatsuura DistrictKitamatsuura District, Nagasakiis a district located in Nagasaki, Japan.As of August 1, 2011, the district has an estimated population of 16,270 and a density of 282 persons per km²...
merged to form the city of MatsuuraMatsuura, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki, Japan. Matsuura City is bordered on three sides by mountains. Matsuura Bay makes up the fourth side.-History:Mention of a "Matsuura County" appears in written records from the Heian period, and this area was the home of the Matsuura clan, a local warrior clan...
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- On January 4, 2006 - the town of KinkaiKinkai, Nagasakiwas a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.On January 4, 2006 Kinkai was merged into the expanded city of Nagasaki.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 12,518 and a density of 185.10 persons per km². The total area was 67.63 km²....
from Nishisonogi DistrictNishisonogi District, Nagasakiis a district located in Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the district has an estimated population of 72,238 and a density of 1460 persons per km²...
merged into the city of Nagasaki.
- On March 31, 2006 - the towns of KosazaKosaza, Nagasakiwas a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.On March 1, 2006 Kosaza, along with the town of Uku, also from Kitamatsuura District, was merged into the expanded city of Sasebo....
and UkuUku, Nagasakiwas a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.On March 1, 2006 Uku, along with the town of Kosaza, also from Kitamatsuura District, was merged into the expanded city of Sasebo....
from Kitamatsuura DistrictKitamatsuura District, Nagasakiis a district located in Nagasaki, Japan.As of August 1, 2011, the district has an estimated population of 16,270 and a density of 282 persons per km²...
merged into the city of SaseboSasebo, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, the city has an estimated population of 259,800 and the density of 609 persons per km². The total area is 426.47 km². The locality is famed for its scenic beauty. The city includes a part of Saikai National Park...
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- On March 31, 2006 - all towns of Minamitakaki DistrictMinamitakaki District, Nagasakiwas a district located in Nagasaki, Japan. The district was dissolved on March 31, 2006.The district was equivalent to the cities of Shimabara, Unzen, and Minamishimabara....
(ArieArie, Nagasakiwas a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.On March 31, 2006 Arie was merged with the towns of Fukae, Futsu, Kazusa, Kitaarima, Kuchinotsu, Minamiarima and Nishiarie, all from Minamitakaki District, to form the new city of Minamishimabara....
, FukaeFukae, Nagasakiwas a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.On March 31, 2006 Fukae was merged with the towns of Arie, Futsu, Kazusa, Kitaarima, Kuchinotsu, Minamiarima and Nishiarie, all from Minamitakaki District, to form the new city of Minamishimabara....
, FutsuFutsu, Nagasakiwas a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.On March 31, 2006 Futsu was merged with the towns of Arie, Fukae, Kazusa, Kitaarima, Kuchinotsu, Minamiarima and Nishiarie, all from Minamitakaki District, to form the new city of Minamishimabara....
, KazusaKazusa, Nagasakiwas a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.On March 31, 2006 Kazusa was merged with the towns of Arie, Fukae, Futsu, Kitaarima, Kuchinotsu, Minamiarima and Nishiarie, all from Minamitakaki District, to form the new city of Minamishimabara....
, KitaarimaKitaarima, Nagasakiwas a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.On March 31, 2006 Kitaarima was merged with the towns of Arie, Fukae, Futsu, Kazusa, Kuchinotsu, Minamiarima and Nishiarie, all from Minamitakaki District, to form the new city of Minamishimabara....
, KuchinotsuKuchinotsu, Nagasakiwas a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.On March 31, 2006 Kuchinotsu was merged with the towns of Arie, Fukae, Futsu, Kazusa, Kitaarima, Minamiarima and Nishiarie, all from Minamitakaki District, to form the new city of Minamishimabara....
, MinamiarimaMinamiarima, Nagasakiwas a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.On March 31, 2006 Minamiarima was merged with the towns of Arie, Fukae, Futsu, Kazusa, Kitaarima, Kuchinotsu and Nishiarie, all from Minamitakaki District, to form the new city of Minamishimabara....
and NishiarieNishiarie, Nagasakiwas a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki, Japan.On March 31, 2006 Nishiarie was merged with the towns of Arie, Fukae, Futsu, Kazusa, Kitaarima, Kuchinotsu and Minamiarima, all from Minamitakaki District, to form the new city of Minamishimabara....
) merged to form the new city of MinamishimabaraMinamishimabara, Nagasakiis a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It occupies the southern tip of Shimabara Peninsula.Minamishimabara city was founded on March 31, 2006 upon the merger of the towns of Arie, Fukae, Futsu, Kazusa, Kitaarima, Kuchinotsu, Minami-Arima and Nishi-Arie, all from Minamitakaki District, which was...
. Minamitakaki DistrictMinamitakaki District, Nagasakiwas a district located in Nagasaki, Japan. The district was dissolved on March 31, 2006.The district was equivalent to the cities of Shimabara, Unzen, and Minamishimabara....
was dissolved with this merger.
- On March 31, 2010 - the towns of EmukaeEmukae, Nagasakiwas a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.On March 31, 2010 Emukae, along with the town of Shikamachi, also from Kitamatsuura District, was merged into the expanded city of Sasebo....
and ShikamachiShikamachi, Nagasakiwas a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.On March 31, 2010 Shikamachi, along with the town of Emukae, also from Kitamatsuura District, was merged into the expanded city of Sasebo....
from Kitamatsuura DistrictKitamatsuura District, Nagasakiis a district located in Nagasaki, Japan.As of August 1, 2011, the district has an estimated population of 16,270 and a density of 282 persons per km²...
merged into the city of SaseboSasebo, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, the city has an estimated population of 259,800 and the density of 609 persons per km². The total area is 426.47 km². The locality is famed for its scenic beauty. The city includes a part of Saikai National Park...
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